Music Ministry

St. Jude's has four music ministries:

The 9:00 Sanctuary Choir serves to support full congregational singing, and also provides specially prepared choral selections appropriate to the season.  In the spring, the choir presents an afternoon concert of choral and solo music for the enjoyment of parishioners and others.  Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings in the church from 7-9 p.m.  All willing singers in all voice parts –teenagers and adults– are welcome.  The ability to read music is not a requirement.  Contact Sue Shellooe, 788-9194.

The 11:00 Contemporary Gospel Choir encourages spirited participation by the congregation.  Musical styles ranging from "gospel" to ethnic, contemporary to jazz, are utilized along with a wide variety of instrumentation to encourage "full, conscious and active participation" among the gathered assembly.  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings in the church from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Adults and youth are invited, as either singers or instrumentalists.  Pls contact the office for more information.

The 5:30 pm Sunday Night Liturgy is a youth focused music ministry featuring Soul Purpose and the Soul Purpose Praise Choir singing contemporary youth-friendly music and inviting full-contact, alive, interactive worship.  Soul Purpose, comprised of a team of youth and adults, has auditions when openings for musicians or song leaders become available. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at 7 pm in the church. Contact Jeff Lair, 425-483-0128 or  jlair1@aol.com.

Liturgy Cantors, Instrumentalists (Accompanists) – Opportunities also exist for musicians who are interested in leading the people in singing the songs and sung responses at other weekend liturgies and occasions.  Proficient musicians who would like to minister to fellow parishioners in this way can provide the St. Jude’s community with a wonderful source of inspiration.  The time commitment is minimal, and usually tailored to what the musician is able to do.  Contact Sue Shellooe, 788-9194.